Platforms

Optical instruments and microscopy

The aim of this platform is to develop new microfabrication processes and to permit the access to high level instruments with an expertise in the following domains : atomic force microscopy (AFM), optics, thermal radiation. It also permits the data analysis and the generation of physical models.

The research activity around the platform of optical instruments and microscopy permits collaborations with research groups in the fields of microcomputer and nanofabrication, laser machining, preparation of surfaces and processing. The instruments allow a characterization in 2D and 3D of the topography of surfaces micro and nanostructured and constitute the basic instrumentation for some researches undertaken within the team.

The main research themes that benefit from the equipments offered by this platform are :

• the surface charaterization of diffractive optical elements (scalar and vectorial) fabricated with use of micro and nanofabrication which design is based on iterative methods developed in the group
• the study and the analysis of the physical interaction of high power lasers on matter
• the observation, the identification of the provision and the thermal characterization of the integrated microcircuits (in opto-electronic and electronics)
• analysis and the search for empirical models of prediction of the structuring of materials by processes laser

Finally, the development of the platform is accompanied by an activity by technological survey and installation by new tools, for example in microthermography and analysis of vibrating microstructures. The close cooperations with Irepa Laser and l’Institut Femto-ST stimulate these developments.

Consultant actions for other laboratories or companies is assured as far as possible. The list of the possible uses being nonexhaustive, it is recommended to contact us for any application, even not mentioned, since there is compatibility with the features of the equipment. The requests can simply be addressed by e-mail..

Profilomètre optique (Zygo New View 7200)

Microscope photonique modulaire (Zeiss)